Privacy Statement

International Journal of Business & Commercial Research (IJBCR) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, readers, and visitors. This Privacy Statement explains how data is collected, used, and protected.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when users visit or interact with the journal:

Name, affiliation, and email provided during submission or registration
Contact details for editorial communication
Manuscript files, datasets, and supplementary materials
Reviewer profiles for peer-review purposes
Basic website usage data (IP address, browser, access time)

2. Use of Personal Information

Collected information is used exclusively for academic and publishing purposes, such as:

Managing submissions and the peer-review process
Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editors
Publishing accepted manuscripts
Improving journal services and website functionality

We do not use personal data for marketing.

3. Data Protection & Confidentiality

All personal information is kept confidential.
Reviewer identities remain undisclosed (double-blind system).
Manuscripts and data are securely stored and accessed only by authorized editorial personnel.
Appropriate technical and organizational security measures are implemented to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or loss of data.

4. Sharing of Information

IJBCR does not sell or distribute personal information to third parties except:

When required by law
For indexing, archiving, and repository services (with adequate protections)

5. Cookies & Analytics

The website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected.

6. User Rights

Users may request:

Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of their account or profile
Clarification of how their data is used

Requests may be sent to the journal’s official email.

7. Contact

For privacy-related queries:
Email: editor@lrdouk.com